The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Marks clear, maker's mark legible on the sugar vase.
Overall light scratching and wear consistent with age and use.
The teapot: Seven small pin dents to lower section of body, small nicks to protruding lip around body and spout, replaced knop, the handle slightly loose.
The sugar vase: pitting and three small pin dents to body. Small horizontal patch repair below frieze to one side approx. 2.5 cm. long on 0.2 mm wide.
The milk jug; bruise to one side of body, wear to the gilding around the lip.
The coffee pot: excess soldering to underside consistent with construction; flat bruising to the fluting on lower part of the body; protruding shells on the rim around shoulder very slightly pushed down; some pitting on plain surface below the spout; small bruise to the spout rim; solder repair at junction of hinge to cover; pin to upper terminal of wood handle very slightly pushed out; wood handle possibly replaced and very slightly loose.
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